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Preparing Pharmacists for the Future

As health care becomes more team-based and personalized, pharmacists continue to play a vital role in the safe and effective use of medications in patient care. Shenandoah University pharmacy students train to become astute and insightful decision makers on the health care team. As professionals, they’re prepared to meet the complex needs of an increasingly diverse patient population.

Experiential Learning

Shenandoah University’s Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy is a progressive and technologically advanced school of pharmacy in the United States. Housed in state-of-the-art facilities, students experience small class sizes, accessible faculty, individualized attention, innovative technology and international travel.

Working with faculty members, pharmacist preceptors, other healthcare professionals, and fellow students from Shenandoah’s nursing & respiratory care, physician assistant and physical therapy programs, you’ll provide invaluable medical services that make a difference to underserved populations in the local community and around the world. Our close proximity to Washington, D.C., and federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and the FDA, provide access to summer internships, unique experiential rotations and valuable career experiences.

Campuses

Our nationally recognized pharmacy program offers several degree pathways at two campus locations, so you can study in the scenic and historic Shenandoah Valley or immerse yourself in the dynamic, urban lifestyle of Northern Virginia, near Washington, D.C.

Faculty

The Dunn School of Pharmacy faculty is committed to providing a positive learning environment where students can grow both professionally and personally. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, you’ll enjoy close relationships with faculty who are caring and dedicated to preparing you for a professional career in pharmacy. During your first semester, you’ll partner with a faculty adviser who will provide you with guidance for the duration of the program.

Ademutola Akinnuoye '22

"We have one of the best professional schools in the country. Shenandoah is very innovative, very high-technology. Also, if you want to focus on a smaller school, the educators at the school of pharmacy know you by name. I have faculty members who I call my 'mom' and my 'dad' because I'm so far from home. Shenandoah University caters to the student, entirely."

Gina Fu ’17

"I experienced so much personal and professional growth at Shenandoah University and a large part of that was because of the remarkable faculty members who work incredibly hard to help the students succeed. I found many mentors who provided me with endless guidance and unique opportunities that allowed me to pave my own path in the profession."

Drew Scott '20

"There's not a ton of schools with the MBA/Pharm.D. dual degree. But I was really looking for a kind of smaller school ,and I also wanted a really solid school with a lot of opportunities. Shenandoah is really close to D.C. – that gives you a lot of opportunities, nationally. One of my favorite things is going to Capitol Hill and speaking with senators and their staff about different policies that pertain to pharmacy. We also have an affiliation with Johns Hopkins (Baltimore, Maryland) for fourth-year rotations. We have a clinical track with them."

Ashley Myers '18, '22

"I chose SU because when started searching in high school, they had everything I wanted, and with the guaranteed admit, I didn't have to reapply to graduate school, later on. Everyone here is just great. Your friends are great; the professors are so awesome. In undergrad, for my research, I went fishing with my professor every week, and I got help from them, whenever I needed it, during their office hours. My undergraduate classes prepared me for graduate school. I think they really set us up for success here."

Jennifer Lloyd '22

"Shenandoah felt like family - it felt like home. All the faculty and staff are very friendly. The students are very friendly. It just seemed like the right place for me. There are so many different options that I never knew were possible with a pharmacy degree. I don't just have to go to retail; I can do so many other things: outpatient, inpatient, hospital, I can do long-term care - anything that I can imagine is out there for me."

The research conducted by Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Pharmacogenomics Arthur “Art” Harralson, Pharm.D., and his team, looking into cardiovascular health in African Americans, is being spotlighted ... Continue Reading Pharmacogenomics Research Spotlighted

The Virginia Pharmacists Association (VPhA) held its annual Pharmacy Legislative Day at the end of January, in Richmond, Virginia. Eight Shenandoah student pharmacists and a faculty member attended the event. Students were assigned teams with other ... Continue Reading Pharmacy News: Winter 2019

Student Life

More than 85% of our student pharmacists participate in student organizations and their contributions are broad and diverse. Our student pharmacists sponsor and coordinate community projects and health fairs; are active in professional organizations at the local, state and national levels; and influence decisions within the School and on campus through representation in governing committees and special projects.

Are You Seeking An Affordable And Efficient Solution For Your Students’ Course Remediation Needs?

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools and ACPE Shenandoah Universityʼs School of Pharmacy has been a leading provider of remediation courses since 1999. Our online learning environment provides engaging, rich media course material in a flexible, easy-to-access format that is available 24/7.

Pharmacy Remediation Courses

I have been using Shenandoah as a remediation site for our school since 1999. I feel they offer remediation programs for roughly 90% of our Pharmacotherapeutics Modules. The modules are up-to-date and comprehensive for the material, and the synchronization of voice and PowerPoint makes it easy for the student to follow. They worked with us to provide hard-copy exams and keys, rather than make the students take the online exams. This allows more flexibility in scheduling the exams and makes it more efficient for me and the students. The faculty and staff are very accommodating and provide an efficient and professional service. I am very pleased with the process and will continue to do so.”